Taijuan Walker

American baseball pitcher and All-Star

Taijuan Walker - American baseball pitcher and All-Star
Born

August 13th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball pitcher, this player debuted in Major League Baseball in 2013. With a strong career, he has played for teams including the Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Philadelphia Phillies. The athlete was selected as an MLB All-Star in 2021, showcasing impressive performance during the season.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2021

Played for the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks

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